Knife attack in Stuttgart: perpetrator on the run after brutal attack!
In Stuttgart on October 27, 2025, a man was seriously injured in a knife attack; the perpetrator is on the run.

Knife attack in Stuttgart: perpetrator on the run after brutal attack!
On Monday evening, October 27, 2025, a suspected knife attack occurred in the Wangen district of Stuttgart. A man was stabbed by an attacker and had to be taken to hospital with serious stab wounds. The perpetrator is still on the run after the incident. As the Picture Reportedly, the violent acts took place in a backyard, while the background to the incident is still unclear. Despite the seriousness of the incident, there was never any threat to the surrounding population.
Several police forces were at the scene, including a police helicopter, which was later withdrawn. The investigation is still in its early stages and both the motive and the identity of those involved are not yet known. Loud Day24 the perpetrator still remains unidentified.
Knife crimes in focus
This incident joins worrying statistics: in 2024, Stuttgart recorded a total of 180 knife attacks, an increase of 30% compared to previous years. According to the Stuttgart News This is an increasing problem, as almost every third knife attack is carried out in the center of Stuttgart.
Although the overall number of crimes in Stuttgart has generally fallen by 2.5%, the incidence of knife crime and domestic violence has reached alarming levels. The majority of suspects are male, and the police repeatedly record acts of violence against officers, which have increased significantly in recent years.
The situation is being closely monitored by the public and security authorities. It remains to be hoped that those responsible will be caught soon and such incidents may soon be a thing of the past. Those responsible are under pressure to ensure greater security and further reduce the crime rate.